Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopentapyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
Maple lactone pyrazine;(5H)-5-Methyl-6,7-dihydrocyclopenta(b)pyrazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
6,7-Dihydro-5-methyl-5H-cyclopentapyrazine |
JECFA number |
781 |
CAS number |
23747-48-0 |
FEMA number |
3306 |
COE number |
2314 |
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Molecular weight |
134.18 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10N2 |
Physical form/odour |
light yellow to amber liquid with a peanut odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils, propylene glycol, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
200° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.525-1.535 |
Specific gravity |
1.048-1.059 |
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